My googling skills seem to be coming up short on the following topic - anyone know about this? 

Why does California pay other states to take our excess electricity when we generate too much (e.g. midday from solar)? Why can't we find some other way to use it / get rid of it?

President of Antares Industries. Mom to 2 little boys. Nuclear energy advocate. Formerly SpaceX and Opendoor. Angel investor. 

Recommend Shorting the Grid if you haven’t read.  I’m only halfway through but really enjoying it so far.  Think it answers similar questions.